"The global food system is the second-biggest source of anthropogenic greenhouse gases (GHGs), accounting for up to a third of emissions. Over half of that number comes from meat and dairy production, despite these sources providing a _...Read More_

"There's a gap in our understanding of the United States' climate footprint — we don't know exactly how much the US Army emits. But estimates show it spews more CO2 than many industrialized nations." via [@insideclimate](/user/profile/insideclimate)

Richest 1% will account for 16% of total emissions by 2030, while poorest 50% will release one tonne of CO2 a year

Banner image: Recent fires in the Brazilian Amazon, along with logging and other human activities, have intensified the forest’s transformation to a carbon source, according several scientific studies. Image courtesy by Sergio Vale/Acre _...Read More_

It is 165 years ago now that scientist Eunice Foote discovered that increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere would lead to global warming.

The landmark assessment was dire. But it shows that by slashing methane emissions, humanity can make rapid progress in fighting climate change.

>"New study finds that for every 4,434 metric tons of CO2 produced, one person globally will die"

[https://m.dw.com/en/carbon-capture-climate-solution-or-prolonging-humanitys-fossil-fuel-dependency/a-57767082](https://m.dw.com/en/carbon-capture-climate-solution-or-prolonging-humanitys-fossil-fuel-dependency/a-57767082) >"Capturing and burying CO2 is heralded as the technological fix to mitigate climate change. But many oil and gas majors are _...Read More_

>"New UK-wide trials aim to discover the best ways to suck carbon from the air."

Data scientists have much to contribute to climate change solutions. Even if your full-time job isn’t working on climate, data scientists who work on a company’s operations can have a big impact within their current role. By finding _...Read More_

>"How plants will fare as carbon dioxide levels continue to rise is a tricky problem and, _...Read More_

That target would hew to the world’s goal of halving global emissions by 2030 and reaching net-zero by 2050 in _...Read More_

There are a ton of factors. One of them is the amount of natural compost on the forest floor emitting CO2 vs how much CO2 is being _...Read More_

"Cooling the planet by filtering excess carbon dioxide out of the air on an industrial scale would require a new, massive global industry – what would it _...Read More_

>"Did you know that buildings are one of the biggest contributors to the world’s carbon emissions? Understand the facts and how to help."